Chapter 19: His Valentine

His silence worried her. His golden eyes were downcast, and she wondered if maybe she insulted him. then he looked up, a dazzling smile on his face. He walked over to where she sat perched on a chair next to the bed, unashamed of his nudity. He knelt at her feet and dropped a soft kiss on her lips.

"My sweet, Fred. I can't tell you how it warms my heart to know you are as fierce and loyal as you are beautiful. My mate, you would give me your all and I would offer you nothing less from myself. But I should tell you my brother's and I have amassed a small treasure trove over the years."

"Yes, but Callius," she began just as he laughed aloud and stood up in his full naked glory. Fred was rendered speechless for a moment.

"Come, let's dress and I shall show you the financial portfolio Nikolai, my brother, has provided me with to make my way hereabouts. Do you have WIFI?"